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A photograph of a ceremony under a draped tent canopy. A seated man in maroon-red robes and a long gold garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with gold bangles on his upper arms, a gold pendant at his chest, and long dark hair swept back. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklaces, maroon robes and bangles on a throne). Standing before him, a man with a shaved head wears an orange shawl over bare shoulders, white dhoti with a patterned border, and glasses, holding out a red flower on a stem toward the seated figure's extended hand. Behind them a crowd of devotees watches, some in red and orange headwear, and a woman in white sits near the throne.

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July 03 20162016-07-03A photograph of a seated bearded man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings, wearing a red-brown saffron-toned robe and layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red flower tucked in his hair. He sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a red cushion, smiling with eyes closed while his hands rest on his chest. In front of him, a bald young boy in a red-brown garment and beaded necklace bends forward while another attendant in a dark-red robe with white forehead markings reaches toward the boy. A red and white canopy frames the outdoor setting. a person cues: long swept hair, gold necklaces, saffron-toned robe, seated on a throne during a ritual blessing.2017-05-26A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a white wand or staff. Before him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, a yellow flower tucked near his hands, while a second man in a white dhoti and orange cloth stands to the left with his hand on the first man's shoulder. Behind them a woman in a dark sari and other devotees stand in dim evening light near metal barriers. Gold beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and gold armbands adorn the seated figure. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial procession area.2015-11-24A photograph of a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti bowing toward a seated figure at left, with rudraksha mala around his neck. The seated figure, at right, wears a rust-maroon shawl over his shoulders, heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and bangles, and a red flower garland with a green-and-gold cord, has long swept-back hair, a forehead tilak and a smile with eyes closed. Background shows a gold-leaf decorated backdrop and red drapery.2017-05-26March 15 20172017-03-15 +1 copiesMarch 15 20172017-03-15 +1 copiesMay 26 20172017-05-26Photograph of a ritual exchange in a temple setting. On the right, a seated figure in red robes wears a red flower garland with white jasmine strands, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a white vibhuti band on the forehead, receiving a small bundle of green leaves and flowers. On the left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold-trimmed cloth over his shoulder holds the offering and a brass vessel, while a tall gold trident-topped staff stands between them. Gold ornate throne elements and a fan appear behind them, with greenery visible through an open doorway.2016-07-02July 19 20162016-07-19December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes receiving a garland from a bare-chested priest in a purple and gold silk dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl over his shoulder. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, white and red flower garlands, and a red-and-orange wrap, sitting on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold throne with a gold-embossed backdrop. The priest holds a garland and a small vessel. A microphone stands at the right edge, and a deep red curtain hangs behind.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated man on a gold-carved throne receiving ritual attention from a shirtless kneeling priest in a white dhoti with orange border. The seated man wears a maroon turban with a crescent ornament and a gold jewel, maroon robes, a gold chain, multiple rudraksha-style beads and long pink-and-white flower garlands, and smiles while holding a small object. The priest, his hands cupped, offers something to him. Behind them rises a golden throne with a trident standing to the left, and red and striped cushions lie at the base. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: a distinctive maroon turban, garlands and ornate ceremonial clothing, seated in an honoured position.2017-06-19